Your skin care might have been recalled — here's what to buy instead
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NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Earlier this week, the FDA announced that 95 skin care products on the market containing benzoyl peroxide may be at risk for something called benzene contamination, which means they contain at least small amounts of the carcinogen commonly found in cigarette smoke and gasoline. Amongst the products listed? La Roche-Posay’s popular Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The FDA said some acne products may contain trace benzene, and La Roche-Posay voluntarily pulled its Effaclar Duo spot treatment from sale.
Key Points:
- The FDA reviewed 95 benzoyl peroxide acne products after earlier outside testing raised concerns about benzene contamination.
- Benzene is a carcinogen, but the FDA said the cancer risk from these acne products appears very low.
- The FDA did not order recalls, but La Roche-Posay chose a voluntary retail recall of Effaclar Duo.
- The article suggests other acne spot treatments instead, including products with adapalene, salicylic acid, or pimple-patch ingredients.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The FDA warning and La Roche-Posay recall may unsettle acne patients and force households to replace products they already bought.
Positive Impact
The notice may help consumers choose safer acne treatments and reduce confusion by flagging products with possible benzene contamination.
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- Primary:La Roche-Posaycompany
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- La Roche-PosaycompanyPrimaryEvaluated
Brand/company that voluntarily recalled the acne treatment discussed in the story.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Food and Drug Administrationgovernment agency or bodyPrimaryAI selected
Central regulator whose announcement about possible benzene contamination drives the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Differin Gelbrand / productMajorAI selected
Recommended acne treatment highlighted as a staff favorite and replacement option.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Hero CosmeticscompanyMajorAI selected
Brand whose micro-dart pimple patches are recommended as an alternative product.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Mario BadescucompanyMajorAI selected
Brand whose Drying Lotion is recommended as an alternative acne spot treatment.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - AcneFree Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatmentbrand / productContextCandidate
Recommended acne spot treatment mentioned as an alternative.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Director Lauren SwansonpersonContextCandidate
NBC Select editorial director quoted for her experience with the recommended acne treatment.
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